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(Hexagon Metrology Inc.: North Kingston, Rhode Island) -- Hexagon AB has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of CogniTens Ltd., a leading provider of shop floor noncontact dimensional measurement solutions. The company will be integrated into Hexagon Metrology, the world’s largest industrial measurement group, incorporating industry-leading brands Brown & Sharpe, DEA, Leitz, Leica Geosystems, Sheffield, ROMER, PC-DMIS, and TESA. CogniTens’ product portfolio is built on the concept of providing manufacturers with full surface and feature measurements using advanced 3-D optical technology, available as both portable solutions and integrated cells. The company’s dimensional measurement solutions are especially designed for use in demanding engineering and shop floor environments of automotive and other manufacturing industries. Leading automotive OEM’s around the world are already implementing CongiTens’ products in engineering and manufacturing applications.

(Hexagon Metrology Inc.: North Kingston, Rhode Island) -- ROMER Inc., a Hexagon Metrology company, has released the ultra-portable INFINITE 5012, a 1.2-meter (4-foot) model of its flagship measuring arm line. With all the performance and flexibility of its larger siblings, the 5012 excels at small jobs where its lightweight and small footprint are required. Possible applications include benchtop measuring wherever needed, CAD-Compare or quick dimensional checks inside a machine tool, desktop engineering, and more.

Featuring WiFi connectivity and onboard battery power, the INFINITE 5012 delivers true “go anywhere” portability without cables. Instead of a counterbalance, as on the larger-size INFINITE models, the 5012 features an integrated tungsten counterweight which delivers light-touch ergonomics and fluid motion, making the unit effortless to use. Automatic probe detection, a feature of all ROMER arms, allows quick probe changes without recalibration. Finally, ROMER’s patented “infinite rotation” means that a user never has to stop measuring due to reaching the end of the arm’s travel.

(Brunson Instrument Co.: Kansas City, MO) – Brunson Instrument Company is proud to announce that Ray Ryan has joined the company as senior metrology consultant. Ryan’s expertise is in assisting clients with the development, implementation, and documentation of solutions for their high-accuracy measurement applications.Ryan is a leading authority on implementing metrology solutions that encompass the full spectrum of measurement theory and processes, with over 20 years of experience applying diverse measurement technologies and software platforms to meet challenges across a broad range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, communications, energy research, nuclear power generation, submarine and shipbuilding, and transportation systems.

(The Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference Society: Redmond, Washington) -- The CMSC is now accepting abstract submissions for the 2008 conference in Charlotte-Concord, North Carolina, near Lowe’s Motor Speedway in the heart of NASCAR Country. The 24th gathering of the CMSC will be held at the Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Spa on July 21-25, 2008.

The 2008 Executive Committee is committed to providing presentations that explore technological issues, theory, and practice in advancements in coordinate measurement applications. The CMSC attracts researchers, developers, educators, inventors, and practitioners of the societies that CMSC represents. At CMSC 2008, presenters will interact with many professionals interested in learning from their experience and expertise, as well as having a tremendous opportunity for industry exposure and recognition.